Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW or LPC)) - Partial Hospitalization Program

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join their Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). This role involves delivering high-quality group and individual psychotherapy using evidence-informed approaches for patients with acute and complex behavioral health needs. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in Evidence Based Practices such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This position requires a collaborative individual who is driven to continuously grow and refine programming and innovate care delivery.

Requirements

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW or LPC-MHSP)
Advanced expertise in Evidence Based Practices including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Crisis Intervention (Intermediate)
Clinical Counseling (Intermediate)
Risk Management (Intermediate)
Patient Assessment (Intermediate)
Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate)
Patient Documentation (Intermediate)
Master's degree
Relevant Work Experience
LIC-Licensed Master of Social Work - Tennessee

Nice To Haves

Collaborative
Driven to continuously grow and refine programming
Innovate care delivery
Peer Leadership (Novice)

Responsibilities

Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
Provides targeted evidence based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
Facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care via in person, telephone or telehealth contact.
Acts as clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team and community.
Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
Provides leadership and supervision within scope of license to meet departmental needs.
Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.
Upholds ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics.